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MUMBAI: Men love him…women love him… kids love him…
critics love him… cynics love him… everybody loves him!
Versatility is now being touted as his latest virtue! This trendy
nawab actually surprised audiences by getting a rural dialect pitch
perfect in his recent big hit- Omkara! Karan's first guest this
week is a superstar, a fighter, a survivor, but most importantly…
the actor- Saif Ali Khan. His second guest is a member of Saif's
family and a representative of Gen-Next in Bollywood.
An actress who has strongly made her presence felt in one of the
most acclaimed films of 2006- Rang De Basanti - Soha Ali Khan! Meet
the royal brother-sister duo in an exciting and heartwarming episode,
this Sunday, March 11th at 9 p.m. only on Star One and Star World
only on Koffee with Karan!
Saif opens his heart out on the show, discussing several topics
varying from films, marriage, kids, family and Rosa! He tells Karan
how it feels being the first metrosexual hero, Indian cinema has
to offer… He talks about how Vishal Bhardwaj approached him
to play the part of Langda Tyagi in Omkara and the fact that he
was initially very apprehensive about playing the part! For the
first time ever he discusses on camera, about how his life and responsibilities
have changed dramatically post his marital split and how he feels
he could have handled the situation in a better manner- more man-style!
He confesses on the show that one day he would love to be friends
with his ex-wife Amrita Singh! Saif also talks about his Italian
girlfriend Rosa and how he hopes that things work out for them in
the future. On the other hand, Soha shares her thoughts on her biggest
hit Rang De Basanti.
She admits that she is very proud of her brother's success and
fifteen years back she would have never expected him to be the superstar
he is today! She also confesses that at present she is single but
she strongly believes in the institution of marriage and is eagerly
looking forward to it! She also dismisses the bizarre rumor that
the Prince of Morocco proposed to her!
 And
just when the question-answer session wraps up and the duo heaves
a sigh of relief, Karan announces the rapid fire round… Which
two mainstream actresses would Saif like to see in a catfight? Who
will he choose between Shah Rukh and Aamir? Which movie does he
prefer between Omkara and Kal Ho Na Ho? Which actors would Soha
like as teachers in her own "masti ki pathshala"? Which
movie does she like Saif's performance best in? Whom does she choose
out of Rakeysh Om Prakash Mehra and Aditya Chopra? Who takes the
hamper home? Saif or Soha? Karan definitely has a tough time deciding
the winner of the most desired possession on his show - the coffee
hamper!
Excerpts from the interview:
Karan: When you came in.. you were criticized for being too western
and no one really thought you will make it to the point you have!
And now you are considered the first metrosexual hero that Indian
cinema has to offer.
Saif: You better stop that because apparently it's quite in after
the Bond film to be rugged! So don't call me metrosexy now!
Karan: We don't know what the word really means!
Saif: is it Gay?
Karan: No its not! It's definitely not gay!
Saif: Yeah! We know what it means.. I mean I do have a couple of
creams in my bathroom that I like to use!
Karan: And do you go for a manicure or pedicure?
Saif: Once in a while! I feel having really ragged nails and split
cuticles is no good! People judge people by their hands. I was told
that! I look at hands quite a lot!
Karan: Oh dear! (Hiding hands)
Karan: Omkara and versatility of course the superstardom! Does
it surprise you?
Saif: I won't call it superstardom!
Karan: It is! I'm calling it that and I'm from the inner circles
of the film fraternity so if I'm saying it.. it must be true!
Saif: You are the circle of the film fraternity!
Karan: No I'm not! You are viable commercially… your critics
love you … everyone loves you! I know I'm gushing right now
but it's all true!
Saif: I think I've been at it for sometime and I've learnt and
grown. With all this also comes a sense of responsibility and this
is my life! I'm really not capable of doing anything else as rewarding
in every way- emotionally, financially. This is all I can do and
I'm happy I can do it well! But its become more than getting happy..
getting a compliment or something… There's a long way to go!
There's an entire life to take care of. This is my way of supporting
myself and very seriously it's my career… it's what drives
me! I've learnt that I need to do it and it's very much a part of
who I am…
Karan: How did you think things worked out for Saif… Did you
think he would be where he is today?
Soha: Fifteen years ago… No!
Karan: Do you feel proud of him today?
Soha: Hugely! I've seen all his films!
Karan: Contrary to you!
Saif: In many cases that's quite an achievement!
Soha: I haven't seen all of them! I've seen all the good ones and
I'm so proud of him and of what he's achieved. I've spent more time
with him in the last 3 years and now that I'm also working in films
I end up meeting him more often even if it's on the set.
Karan: So is there anyone around?
Soha: No… not at the moment!
Karan: Your single?
Soha: Yes… single..
Karan: No Prince of Morocco?
Soha: No! That's bizarre.
Karan: I read it somewhere that the Prince of Morocco proposed
to you…
Soha: We should ask my parents that because they'll know more than
me. Sometimes proposals come that are filtered…
So, make sure you book your couch space for this Sunday as Karan
catches up with the super sexy nawab and his talented kid-sister
on Koffee with Karan this Sunday, March 11th on Koffee with Karan,
on Star One and Star World, at 9 p.m.
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